Our state and nation just celebrated the life and legacy of an American hero, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In his towering advocacy and nonviolent protest against injustice,…
Corrections spending soars, so does uneven imprisonment
Education: our paramount duty – and the key to our future
Educating Washington’s children is not just our state’s paramount duty, it’s the most important thing we can do for our state’s economy. Equipping students with the skills they’ll need to…
Rep. Haigh hosting telephone town hall meeting
Who: Representative Kathy Haigh (D-Shelton) What: Telephone town hall When: 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. Thursday, January 30 Residents of the 35th Legislative District should receive a call at about 6:15…
House passes Moter Voter for students by Rep. Bergquist
Here are highlights from today’s floor debate about House Bill 1279, which would allow high-school students to register to vote—using the successful Motor Voter program – when they apply for…
Senn named vice chair of Environment Committee
State Rep. Tana Senn’s responsibilities in the 2014 legislative session have shifted into a significantly higher gear. Just appointed this past September to serve in the Legislature, Senn today accepted…